PCB-IntelliScan - Detecting and identifying parts on PCB boards

The importance of PCB-IntelliScan in electronics manufacturing

PCB-IntelliScan ensures the product quality of printed circuit boards, the heart of electronic devices, through precise, automated inspection. Automated component identification speeds up the production process and reduces labor costs, leading to increased efficiency and cost savings.

Through precise detection and documentation of components and their properties, PCB-IntelliScan enables continuous improvement of production processes by allowing companies to identify sources of error and optimize workflows. PCB-IntelliScan offers flexibility and adaptability to different PCB layouts and inspection requirements, enabling seamless integration into existing production lines.

The technology behind PCB-IntelliScan

PCB-IntelliScan uses our innovative light field sensor for high-resolution imaging to capture images from multiple perspectives of PCBs. These images are used to create 3D models of the components. A specially trained artificial intelligence (AI) analyzes the captured data and identifies components, their properties and possible defects. PCB-IntelliScan's automated data capture and processing ensures seamless traceability and documentation.

Important technical features

Fast and robust evaluation using Multiview AI for inline applications

Multiview AI enables fast and reliable analysis of PCBs, even at high production speeds. This is crucial for inline applications where real-time inspection is required.

3D measurement of components on PCBs

PCB-IntelliScan can precisely measure the three-dimensional geometry of components on PCBs. This enables the detection of defects such as bent pins, incorrect dimensions or faulty solder joints.

AI-based determination of component type, pin count, marking and manufacturer

The integrated AI is able to automatically recognize and classify different types of components. In addition, important information such as pin count, component markings and manufacturer data is recorded.

Package determination of PCB components

PCB-IntelliScan automatically determines the housing (package) of components based on type, pin arrangement and dimensions. This is particularly useful for identifying SMD components.

Identification of components on printed circuit boards

The system can identify components down to the Manufacturer Part Number (MPN). This enables complete traceability and a precise analysis of the composition of a PCB.

Automatic generation of parts lists

PCB-IntelliScan automatically generates bills of materials (BOM) based on the recognized components. This saves time and reduces the risk of errors when creating BOMs manually

Integration options / expansion options

Inspection of components on printed circuit boards (e.g. connectors)

PCB-IntelliScan is not limited to the identification of components, but can also inspect components such as connectors for defects. This enables comprehensive quality control of the entire PCB.

Precise identification of component values

This function enables the automatic and precise identification of specific component values, such as resistance or capacitance values. This can be done by image analysis, optical character recognition (OCR) or other suitable methods.

Automatic data processing

The recognized values can be automatically transferred to databases or other systems to ensure complete documentation and traceability. This reduces manual intervention and minimizes the risk of errors.

Recognition and interpretation of color codes

This function enables the detection and interpretation of color codes applied to electronic components or other objects. Color codes are often used to identify information such as resistance values, tolerances or other specifications.

Customized evaluation of parts lists

The generated parts lists can be evaluated on a customer-specific basis. This allows factors such as completeness, costs, CO2 footprint and material composition to be analyzed.

Components

Light Field Sensor HighRes
9 different perspectives with just one shot
Multiview Calibration
Camera calibration for highest precision
Multiview Depth Calculation
Extraction of highly precise depth information from multiview data
User Interfaces (UIs)
Transforming 3D and AI data into meaningful information
Multiview AI Model
Deep Learning models incorporating and leveraging data from multiple perspectives.
Multiview AI Data Curation
Optimal Training Data for Specialized Multiview AI Models
Multiview AI Training
Secure and cost-effective training of your AI models through a state-of-the-art server and optimized algorithms
Multiview Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
Automatically reads printed or engraved text and numbers on products, enhancing vision-based inspection quality.

Application Examples

EEScanner - Calculating the costs and carbon footprint of electronic circuit boards
A unique 3D machine vision application specially developed for the comprehensive analysis of electronic circuit boards.

Customer Benefits and ROI

Maximum time efficiency

Speed up your production processes with fast and accurate component identification. PCB-IntelliScan significantly reduces inspection times so you can get your products to market faster.

Highest reliability

Count on consistent and reliable inspection results. Our technology minimizes errors and ensures consistently high quality PCB analysis.

AI-driven precision and efficiency

Benefit from the power of state-of-the-art Multiview AI technology for highly accurate and efficient PCB inspection. Our AI-driven algorithms detect even the smallest structures that are overlooked by conventional methods.

Improved traceability

The collected data can be used to automatically create comprehensive documentation of each PCB.

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